We love them anyway, but we’re still astounded… What amazing little things mushrooms can be! – Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) discovered that eating mushrooms containing Vitamin D2 can be as effective at increasing and maintaining vitamin D levels as taking a supplement. These findings will be presented at the American Society [...]
Astounding research being done on the amazing role the skin plays in protecting us from developing allergies. Why skin matters a lot more than we give it credit for! – It seems that the skin plays a far more important role in the development of allergies than scientists previously believed. The skin barrier plays an [...]
Why staying close to Mum is a good thing! – Cutting the umbilical cord immediately after birth – currently standard practice – puts the baby at risk of iron deficiency, experts say. Official guidelines are currently being examined – and professionals and campaigners say they should change. Leaving the cord attached for a few minutes [...]
Why it’s so important to pay attention to what goes onto the skin. In this case, most of the times, we’re actually eating the stuff! – Testing of 32 commonly sold lipsticks and lip glosses found they contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other metals — some at potentially toxic levels, according to researchers [...]
METHODS: Ninety (90) patients recovering from a hemorrhoidectomy were randomly assigned to either control or plant rooms. With half the patients, live plants were placed in their rooms during postoperative recovery periods. Data collected for each patient included length of hospitalization, analgesics used for postoperative pain control, vital signs, ratings of pain intensity, pain distress, [...]
Yet another reason to choose safer skincare. It’s not just going under our skin, it’s going in our air! – On the brink of federal regulatory review, chemicals in deodorants, lotions and conditioners are showing up in Chicago’s air at levels that scientists call alarming. The airborne compounds – cyclic siloxanes – are traveling to [...]
Four Cow Farm was started by a Midwife, Mum & Grandmother who wanted to make the best possible skincare products for her two little grandchildren (one of whom has eczema). Nanna's labour of love began as a gift to her two little ones. Today, the whole family is committed to providing 'nothing but the best' natural skincare products from our farm in the Blackall Mountain Range of South East Queensland (which runs on 100% green energy!) Learn more...